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Looking for a blow torch
« on: March 05, 2008, 02:30:13 AM »
Would like to buy a Kerosene ( Parafin ) blow torch ( Blow lamp , see I speak ENGLISH LOL )

If you have one you would like to part with on this side of the pond  ( or not ) please drop me a PM.

Doug

Also interested in Tilly or Coleman Kerosene presure lamps.
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2008, 03:32:19 AM »
Are you needing to heat a hot bulb?
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2008, 11:52:33 AM »
Quote from: MeanListerGreen on March 05, 2008, 03:32:19 AM
Are you needing to heat a hot bulb?

He needs it to help start his CFL light bulbs in cold Canadian winters.  :D
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2008, 10:16:18 PM »
Not exactly.....

I'd like to try and make a diesel fired block heater, kerosene blow torch is a good starting point ( and safer than white gas ) starting point
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2008, 11:19:32 PM »
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2008, 11:36:37 PM »
Yes I know thank you.
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2008, 12:14:49 AM »
Hi
I ran across this link
http://www.indo-international.com/index1.htm

I have no idea how their service is.
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2008, 12:50:12 AM »
I bought a government surplus diesel fired engine coolant heater last week for $10, new in the box. It is 23,000 btu input and 15,000 output to the engine. It hooks up with a thermosiphon setup using 1/2" npt fittings. The heater runs on 24 volts dc. Amp draw when starting is 11 amps (fuel pump and igniter) and 1.1 amps run current once the fire is lit. It works slick. These were used on trucks, tanks, and the like. The junk guy says he can get more of them. I'm planning to use this one with my off grid pv setup for domestic water heating. The boiler drum is stainless steel. It is about 8" diameter and around 18" long, including fuel pump, solenoids, thermostats, ect.
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2008, 12:57:42 AM »
Do you have a link too or could help me get one for myself Mike?

And thank you dkwflight for the link. I may email them to see if I can get one ( maybe a lamp too   ;D )
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2008, 01:00:03 AM »
I'll check tomorrow and see if he ever got more of them.

Mike
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2008, 01:04:14 AM »
Thank you Mike.

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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2008, 02:41:34 AM »
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2008, 02:49:57 AM »
Hi
My Dad had a couple of the gas versions.
I used to light them up for grins.
A propane torch is much more convenirnt to use.
Dennis
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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2008, 02:53:48 AM »
Yes Dennis but I'm a sucker for that retro screaming and rolling around on the ground to put the fire out......

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Re: Looking for a blow torch
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2008, 04:00:04 AM »
Here is a link to a photo of the coolant heater. Mine is just like this one except mine is new in the box.

http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=187739
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